Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 19 at 8:12AM CDT until June 22 at 5:09PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 19, 2026 - 6:12am
Expires:
June 20, 2026 - 12:15am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
West Hobolochitto Creek Near McNeil affecting Pearl River County.
East Hobolochitto Creek Near Caesar affecting Pearl River County.
For the West Hobolochitto Creek...including McNeil...Major flooding
is forecast.
For the East Hobolochitto Creek...including Caesar...Moderate
flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...West Hobolochitto Creek near McNeil.
* WHEN...Until Monday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, North Beech Road and Palestine Road in
Picayune will be impassable. Several homes will be flooded in
vicinity of the stream. Flooding threatens structures along MS
Highway 43 near the bridge and fills culverts and ditches along
bridge approach.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 20.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is near crest and should begin falling later
this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late Monday
morning.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 20.6
feet on 02/13/1966.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars
through flooded areas.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/lix. Click on
the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.
The next statement will be issued when updates are needed.
Area Description:
Pearl River, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: